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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Accidents

Accidents, 1925

255 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 8 of 13

Accident

The Yass Courier · Thursday 30 July 1925 · page 6

We regret to hear that First class Constable Colelongh had the misfortune to cat his foot when chopping wood the other day, a severe wound…

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An Expensive Collision Car Smashed, Cows Killed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 August 1925 · page 5

The Rev. H. F. Hawkins, Rector of Binda Auglican Church, figured last week in a car smash which he will remember for some time Fortunately…

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Constable's Painful Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 1 August 1925 · page 2

Constable Coleiough met with a painful accident on Tuesday that will necessitate him being off duty for some days (says the Yass…

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Footballer Injured Right Leg Fractured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 4

While the East 11. v West 11. match was in progress on, the Showground on Saturday afternoon Roy McGregor, an Easts player, fell and…

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Famous Cricketer Dead Bill Bruce Found Drowned

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 4

The body found floating in the bay off. Point Ormond (Melbourne) on Monday has been identified as that of William Bruce, one of the first…

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BARRALLIER Painful Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 1

While engaged in clearing on his "Aberfeldie" property Mr. Donald Cameron met with a painful accident. a large splinter penetrating his arm…

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Gun Accident

The Yass Courier · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 6

Mr James Walter Mitchell, 32, licensee of the Walbundrie Hotel at Albury, lost his life as the result of a gun accident on Walbundrie, at 5 o’clock…

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£150 Claimed. Verdict for Defendant in Accident Case

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 3

At the Cowra District Court last week Mrs Higgs, on behalf of her son, Nigel Higgs, sued George Wright of Goolagong for £150…

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Riots in Wales Many Men Injured LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 6

It is stated to-day that over a hundred miners and twelve police were injured in midnight riots at Ammanford, a mining town in Wales…

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Shocking Drowning Fatality Paris

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 6

A most shocking bathing disaster overtook thirty-five small children whose parents worked in Roubalx actories. The little ones were…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

While riding a motor cycle along Kenmore Road on Saturday afternoon Edward O'Reilly, a youth, collided with a cart. He broke a bone in…

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Motor Lorry Bolts Accident Near Queanbeyon Four Men Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 August 1925 · page 5

In a creek off the road on Bungendore Hill, nearly a mile and a half from Queanbeyan, lies a Ford motor lorry, mute evidence of a sensational…

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Strange Fatality Horse Kills Taxi Driver Auckland (N.z.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 6

A horse ridden by a girl bolted when it heard the hoofs of the race horses on the adjoining racecourse at Ellerslie. The excited animal came to…

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Fatal Car Accident Wellington N.Z.

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 6

Charles Herbert Wither was motoring home last night with his wife and two boys aged 11 and 7 after a visit to the fleet at…

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Guard's Hand Crushed Accident at Bungendore

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 2

As Mr. Wm. Muffett, railway guard, of Wayo-street, Goulburn, was engaged in work at the Bungendore yards on Saturday his right hand…

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Painful Accident

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 2

Mrs. James Locke sustained a painful accident on Monday morning slipping on the stairs at her residence and fracturing her right leg…

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Youth Shot Victim of Pea Rifle Accident Tragedy Near Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 6

Squatting down to enjoy a snack in the fresh, Invigorating atmosphere of the riverside fields, three youths, who were out shooting…

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Boaster Falls Jockey Injured

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 August 1925 · page 2

"While the Epsom handicap Favorite Boaster was galloping at Randwick racecourse this morning he touched one of the hurdles and came down…

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Injured Man Dies Search for Motorist

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 August 1925 · page 6

Alfred Robinson, who was run down by a motor car at Hurstvil!e. last night and sustained among other injuries a fractured skull, d[?]cd…

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Shocking Accident Victim's Stoical Bravery RYLSTONE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 20 August 1925 · page 6

Robert Henry Smith (26), employed at Kandos cement works, was fixing a belt on a wheel when his fingers were caught and his arm was…

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